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The Kids' Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

The Kids’ Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant again—and what she said about motherhood is striking a chord

True to form, Cardi shared the news with humor, honesty, and the kind of raw energy that makes her so relatable to moms everywhere.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines—could play a powerful role in predicting preterm birth.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
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Undercover ‘grandparents’ turn a school lunch into a core memory

Parents disguise as grandparents for a core memory

Updated Sep. 18, 2025
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Sprout baby food pouch recalled for possible lead: How to check your lot and what to do

Parents are urged to check their Sprout baby food pouches after a lead-related recall.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

At first, it looked like punishment: two kids forced to run a mile together. But by the end, the tension was gone, replaced with laughter.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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5 Tips to Detox Your Kids Off the Screen

When it's time unplug your screen-addicted child.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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I didn’t want to choose between mom life + career life—so I made both work

When work gets busy just in time for baby’s arrival, take a deep breath and remember you’ve got this!

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Science backs up this old wives’ tale about bananas

You may think this one is too bananas to be true—but science proves it! ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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Am I loved and cared for? Why every child should be able to answer ‘yes’

To help our children rest in our care we will need to give them more attention than they demand and more connection than they seek.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022
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15 ways you can show your kids you love them—every day

When they are trying to talk to you, or you’re trying to tell them something—stop what you’re doing, focus on them, get on their level and look them in the eyes.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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5 Ways to Get Your Kid to Take a Bath

Turn bathtime into something you look forward to.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Finding Out My Baby Has A Peanut Allergy

Finding Out My Baby Has A Peanut Allergy

What being an "allergy family" looks like.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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8 Healthy Summer Snacks for Pregnancy and Beyond

Forget the watermelon and add a little oomph to your summer munchies.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Real motherhood is messy, chaotic and beautiful. Let’s show all those sides.

What if we ALL moved toward opening ourselves up and sharing our vulnerabilities, imperfections and the tiny, humble beauties of daily life?

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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7 ways you’re probably already fostering learning skills in your newborn

Your habits lead to major developmental boosts for little brains. Way to go, mama!

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
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Viral photo from NYC subway shows the power of a smile

This country is at its best when we come together while adoring cute babies. 

Updated Aug. 31, 2022
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My sweet baby, I can’t wait to meet you—soon

I can’t wait to welcome you to this side of the world, my darling. ?

Updated May. 02, 2023
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Pregnancy workout clothes: 2017’s best gear to grow with you

Need pregnancy workout pants to take you from here to postpartum? We’ve got you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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8 Tips to Help You Breastfeed In the NICU

Yes, you can have a successful nursing relationship with your NICU baby.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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How to start a business—and still have time for the rest of your life

You are a mom. You have a career. You need to use your time VERY wisely.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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Motherhood showed me what I need most: Grace

Perhaps one of the biggest lessons motherhood teaches us is how to forgive ourselves.

Updated May. 09, 2022
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My lesson: There’s no one right way to be a wife

Maybe that was our biggest marital misstep—thinking that marriage was about shaping ourselves to fit defined roles.

Updated May. 09, 2022
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Reading together is good for their brains—and my soul

When we want to know something, we read a book. When the world hurts, we go find a book that teaches us kindness and empathy.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022
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What if ‘hustling’ isn’t the goal? How to unlock the magic of slower living

What if you give up the battle of the “what-ifs” and the “to-dos” and traded them for a calm life? 

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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